The French History Podcast
Evergreen Podcasts
A weekly history podcast that will cover France from 3 million years ago to present. Presented by Dr. Gary Girod, with contributions by numerous scholars.
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Apr 20, 2019 • 41min
11 – The War Begins
A migrating wave of Celts from Switzerland gives Caesar the opportunity to invade Gaul. But things aren't so simple; to conquer Gaul he'll have to defeat a German king before he can bring over an overwhelming number of warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 6, 2019 • 34min
10 – Destiny Meets Opportunity
A crisis in Gaul sparks a war between civilizations a millenia in the making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 23, 2019 • 1h 4min
From Vichy to Alizée: Making The Modern French Woman with Dr. Sarah Fishman
A conversation with renowned scholar Dr. Sarah Fishman on how French women under Vichy, who were among the most oppressed in the developed world, turned France into the most egalitarian major country on Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 9, 2019 • 35min
The Munitionettes of World War I
In this special episode, we examine the hardships, triumphs and transformation that women underwent in WWI while exploring why French women didn't receive the same rights as their British counterparts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 2, 2019 • 1h 6min
#MeToo and Roman Rape Culture with Darah Vann Orr
Ancient historian Darah Vann Orr explains how modern feminist historians are re-evaluating Roman culture in the wake of the #MeToo era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 23, 2019 • 37min
9 – Gaul Before the Fall
Where we tell the story of the Gallic kingdoms before the Roman conquest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 16, 2019 • 31min
8 – The Greek Empire in Gaul
Anatolian Greeks establish an empire in Southern Gaul around Masallia, or modern-day Marseille. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 9, 2019 • 30min
7 – Celts on the Warpath: The Sack of Rome
A lover's quarrel leads to war as Gauls sack Rome, revealing betrayal and surprise attacks. Explore Rome's unpreparedness and the consequences of the Gauls' victory. Learn about Julius Caesar's invasion of Gaul and Greek colonization in southern Gaul.
Feb 2, 2019 • 23min
6 – The Celts
Explore the rich cultural tapestry of the Celts, challenging misconceptions about them as barbarians. Learn about their advanced technology, social structures, and unique oral tradition. Discover the ferocity and tactics of Celtic warriors in battle, and the clash of Celtic and Roman cultures with lasting consequences.
Jan 26, 2019 • 23min
5 – The Metals Revolution and the Revolution of Ideas
Exploring the revolutionary impact of the metals revolution on French society and technology, from stone tools to bronze, drawing parallels with the internet revolution. The podcast also delves into the societal changes brought about by the internet, the technological advancements in metal smelting during the Bronze Age, and explores France's post-Napoleon era.
